November 5, 2009

 ENJOY THOUSANDS OF LIGHTS, SPECTACULAR SHOWS AND THRILLING RIDES AS ANNUAL 'HOLIDAY IN THE PARK' CELEBRATION RETURNS TO SIX FLAGS FIESTA TEXAS

Weekends Beginning November 27 and daily December 18 - 23 and December 26 - January 3

 
Six Flags Fiesta Texas is pleased to announce the return of it's winter celebration, Holiday in the Park, providing yuletide cheer and excitement through January 3! Guests will have the opportunity to experience the park transformed into a winter wonderland with the best in live entertainment, tasty holiday treats, and excitement for the whole family — all while surrounded by tens of thousands of colorful lights. As the third year Holiday in the Park is presented, Six Flags Fiesta Texas is excited to continue the tradition of exhilarating rides and live entertainment combined with all the joys of the holiday season. With the return of favorites such as The Majesty of Christmas and the Frosty Chutes Snow Hill, there is no doubt Six Flags Fiesta Texas is the premier destination for holiday entertainment.

Six Flags Fiesta Texas offers the best award-winning live entertainment in the nation with the return of the season's most popular show, the Majesty of Christmas. The story of the Nativity is brought to life with a manger including live animals, angels flying through the heavenly skies and the unforgettable vocal performances of Mary and Joseph. Guests may enjoy the Majesty of Christmas in the Zaragoza Theatre for a nominal fee (in addition to park admission).

Included in this year's holiday entertainment is Happy Holidays!, presented in Sangerfest Halle, featuring favorite contemporary classics such as “Santa Baby,” “All I Want For Christmas Is You,” and “Boogie Woogie Santa.” In the Teatro Theater, share in the salute to Christmas with Sounds of the Season featuring Santa's Brass. Also available are The Rockville Dickens Carolers in the streets of Rockville singing yuletide classics that everyone knows and loves. For a different musical adventure, experience the Magical Musical Lights presented in Texas State Square. This remarkable light display is choreographed to a variety of musical genres for a unique viewing experience throughout the day. As always, expect all your favorite Looney Tunes characters available throughout the day plus special holiday selections including reindeer and Frosty the Snowman.

No holiday celebration would be complete without a visit with Santa and his helpers. Santa's Castle offers a walk-through experience featuring wonderful holiday décor, elves hard at work preparing toys and a concluding meet and greet with Santa himself.

Continuing in the spirit of the holidays, Six Flags Fiesta Texas will have a 60-foot Christmas tree and a one-of-a-kind snow hill. Situated at the heart of Rockville, the 60-foot tree will be adorned with thousands of lights and ornaments providing an excellent opportunity for family photos. Every evening during Holiday in the Park, a special tree lighting ceremony will take place to commemorate the winter celebration. Additionally, Fiesta Bay Boardwalk will feature the Frosty Chutes Snow Hill, presented by Pure Party Ice, which will provide guests with the ability to careen down a winter slope on a sled.

Holiday in the Park will offer thrilling rides and family attractions including Goliath, Tony Hawk's Big Spin, Boomerang, Scooby-Doo Ghost Blasters, Scream and the children's area Wiggles World. Introduced in the spring, Wiggles World offers fun adventures for every child in your group, plus the addition of the hit show Get Ready To Wiggle! In addition to fun rides, enjoy tasty theme park treats with special holiday offerings of tamales, buñellos, empanadas, and hot chocolate. Find something special for everyone on your list with our variety of retail shops, including Kris Kringle's Shopping Village.

Purchase a Play Pass and enjoy all the fun of Holiday in the Park, plus the entire 2010 season for only $49.99 (plus tax). That's the price of a one-day admission for over a year of non-stop thrills. Pick yours up today in park or online at sixflags.com. For additional details, please visit sixflags.com.

For added incentives, purchase your 2010 Season Passes for $59.99 (plus tax) and receive a value-book with hundreds of dollars on in-park savings, free tickets for you and friends and opportunities for exclusive events. Pick up your 2010 Season Pass or Play Pass, for yourself or a holiday gift, in-park or online now.

Holiday in the Park will be held November 27 - January 3:

Open Weekends	Open Daily
November 27 and 28: 4 -10 p.m.	December 18 - 23: 4 - 10 p.m.
November 29: 4 - 9 p.m.	December 26 and 27: 3 - 10 p.m.
December 5 and 12: 4 - 10 p.m.	December 28 and 30: 3 -9 p.m.
December 6 and 13: 4 - 9 p.m.	December 31: 3 - Midnight
	January 1 & 2: 3 - 9 p.m.
	January 3: 3 - 8 p.m.

Closed Christmas Eve & Christmas Day. Santa's Castle will continue through December 23, The Majesty of Christmas and Sounds of the Season through December 27, and select shows, rides, attractions and holiday décor will be available through January 3.

About Six Flags:
Six Flags, Inc. is a publicly-traded corporation headquartered in New York City and is the world's largest regional theme park company with 20 parks across the United States, Mexico and Canada.